Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson - Why I think everyone should read it

The long-waited biography of the mind behind Apple’s success is finally out. We were awaiting for this book even before Steve passed away, which was something that hit us with an enormous amount of shock, yet it made us wish for this book even more.

For every single one of us Steve Jobs was behind, at least of one moment that have had defined us as who we are today. He changed the industry not only once or twice, he kept trying to amaze us (as in a society) to do better and to think different. We all have called the man by his first name even though we’ve never even met him, he managed to become a friend of ours, an inspiration or in the worst case scenario: a good role model.

We should all get to know him a little better and though it may not be as if we are one of his closest friends, it’s better than just keep imagining. The book starts up with a great amount of personal photographs that have already been seen on the 60 Minutes documentary, they were all shot by his close friend and photographer Diana Walker.

I haven’t started the book yet, I’ve only flipped some pages and I’m excited to do so. The book talks about the creative process of Steve’s, his relationships with co-workers and how he felt after memorable keynotes, in both good and bad ways.

You can get your copy via iTunes or Amazon. I will probably get a hard-cover book after finishing my digital version, only because I think this biography is something I’d like to keep in my coffee table or right beside my bed. I also think Steve would be really proud of ourselves for having one on our iDevice (whichever it is).

Steve.

Just so we're clear, I haven't written the text below. All rights belong to Terry Lucy (which blog you should check out (of course, if you're into technology)).

It’s telling that fans, pundits, bloggers and rivals refer to Mr. Jobs by his first name. Renouned for his low-key behaviour and privacy, not that many people outside of his close circles must have known him too well. A single-word reply in an email was the most contact a lucky few would have with him.

Though we all feel like we knew him a little bit. 

I think that is a mark of a man who imprints his D.N.A. into everything he is involved in. As we use the devices that we spend our spare time writing about, talking about and tinkering with, Steve’s personality, genius and influence are all visable, and by interacting with the devices that he held such great influence over, we are, in a way, interacting with the man himself. 

To be inspired, you must surround yourself with insipiration. I take much inspiration from Apple products, as I have mentioned on this blog before. Steve is responsible for the gadgets we have come to use throughout every aspect of our lives daily lives, be it for business or recreaton, Steve’s influence is unmissable.

The outpour of condolences and blog posts show that it’s not just Apple that “has lost a visionary and creative genius,” it is those that have followed the company and made careers, and more importantly, friends out of the products that Steve signed off in his time.

Apple’s product releases have helped to shape and mould the goals of my best friend Myke and I. We started a podcast because of it, we have met some wonderful people because of it, and eventually, we will be able to spend our days doing what we love because of it.

I thank Steve, and Apple, for igniting a passion which has overtaken my life, strengthened my friendship with Myke, whom I hold so dear, and making the world smile.

I have no doubt that Steve’s influence will continue to shape the way we use and interact with technology for years to come. We are, of course, talking about a man who shelved the iPad in 2001 because it wasn’t ready.

There’s Gates, there’s Brin and Page, Berners-Lee and Dell. There’s even Zuckerburg and Dorsey. But there is only one Steve.

Here's one of my favourite  speeches of all time, by the man himself: Steve Jobs.

 1955 — † 2011

Hard time for dreamers.

October wasn't exactly a gentleman, this has been a really tough week. My dad just lost his car and we can't really afford to buy another one right away. I'm not really into talking about personal life, I feel that as I get older, the less I talk about personal issues with other people. I've really put an effort on updating flickr this week which was great and led me to my highest number of views in a day, that is 1.888. So I'd get the photos up on here too, they all showed Grey's Anatomy's quotes (one of my favorite television series).

Here's an advice on Flickr

Have any of you ever watched it? People usually think it's too girlie and boys shouldn't be watching it but I highly disagree with those statements, yes it is a drama show and it focus on personal matters of Meredith but it also has a lot of life lessons on friendship and relationships that are pretty much for both genders to be learned about. It mainly teach us to care, and that's never a bad thing... is it?

It's not perfect on Flickr

Within the last couple events I've been feeling emotional and taking these photos was they way I found to loosen up a bit, it meant a lot that other people liked 'em so much. It's great to feel "recognized" over something you love so much.

Once in a while on Flickr

Changing subjects a bit. I know it's random but I just have to talk about it, Tiago Iorc has just released his new single titled Story of a Man up on his website, which I completely love everything about, the lyrics, the melody, it all just makes sense. It's free for download and you all should give it a go, here's the music video for it that is also displayed on his webpage.